A Movement of Faith in Romania
“Among the hundreds of activities held in preparation for the Festival have been a youth concert with thousands in attendance; a weekly Festival radio program to encourage local believers; sessions of the Billy Graham Christian Life and Witness course in 25 locations; youth meetings with more than 5,000 in attendance; women’s conferences that brought together nearly 2,000 women; and a Billy Graham International School of Evangelism that united more than 600 Romanian pastors for three days of teaching, prayer, worship, dialogue, and growth. One could argue that a movement is underway. The Festival will provide simultaneous translation into various languages, including Hungarian, Serbian, and sign language. And live satellite feeds will broadcast the Festival events to locations around the country so that more people can attend.”
Night One: Festival of Hope Romania
“Franklin Graham speaks to those who have come forward: “God has heard your prayer, and He’s forgiven you. When you read the Bible, God speaks to you. You can talk to God anyplace, anytime, but when you read the Bible, God speaks to you.” Every person that makes a decision for Christ receives a copy of the Gospel of John from the New Testament. They are encouraged to read the first three chapters. Right before the crowd disperses, the emcee prays. When people pray in Romania, they always stand. More than 670 people have made a decision for Christ tonight at the Franklin Graham Festival of Hope in Timisoara, Romania.”
Night Two: Festival of Hope Romania
“Franklin Graham asks everyone to stand. More than 22,600 people are here tonight. Now he’s inviting people to take a step of faith and come forward in front of the platform to make a public declaration, where they will pray to surrender their lives to Jesus Christ. People are walking forward as everyone stands. More and more are walking down from their seats. Tonight in Romania, more than 700 people have decided to have a new life and a new beginning through Jesus Christ.”
